US Bridges

Nfa 2219 (sa 3315) over Big Possum Creek

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Tennessee · .2 MI West of US 27 · Structure no. 33022190005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2219 (sa 3315) over Big Possum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2219 (sa 3315) over Big Possum Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 232 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2219 (sa 3315)
CrossesBig Possum Creek
Location.2 MI West of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 2219
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.34137, -85.13467
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2021)
Projected traffic371 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$82,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2219 (sa 3315) over Big Possum Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2219 (sa 3315) over Big Possum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2219 (sa 3315) over Big Possum Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2219 (sa 3315) over Big Possum Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2219 (sa 3315) over Big Possum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.